using something in a wrong or harmful way
Taking extra money was an abuse of her power as manager.
추가 돈을 받는 것은 그녀의 매니저로서의 권력 남용이었습니다.
unfair, cruel, or violent treatment of someone
The child suffered from years of physical abuse.
그 아이는 수년 동안 신체적 학대를 겪었습니다.
rude and angry words said to someone
He shouted abuse at the driver after the accident.
사고 후 그는 운전자에게 욕설을 소리쳤습니다.
to use something wrongly or too much, harming yourself
He abused drugs and damaged his health.
그는 약물을 남용하여 건강을 해쳤습니다.
to use power or trust in a wrong way
She abused her authority by giving jobs to friends.
그녀는 친구들에게 일자리를 주면서 권한을 남용했습니다.
to treat someone cruelly or violently
The parents were accused of abusing their children.
그 부모는 자녀들을 학대한 혐의로 고발당했습니다.
to say rude or angry words to someone
Fans abused the player after he missed the goal.
팬들은 그 선수가 골을 놓친 후 그를 욕했습니다.